“Figure in Interior,” created by Philip Guston in 1970, is an artwork that belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement. This piece falls under the interior genre and is part of Guston’s “Klansmen” series.
The artwork, rendered in a monochromatic palette, portrays a peculiar and thought-provoking scene featuring simplistic yet evocative line drawings. At the forefront, there is a dominant figure with a discernible hooded appearance, depicted sitting on a cushioned chair. The interior setting reveals everyday objects, such as a hanging light bulb, a table lamp, and a framed view of an urban landscape through a window. The composition is characterized by bold and deliberate lines, creating a stark and somewhat unsettling atmosphere within the space depicted. The deliberate sketchy and unfinished quality of the drawing is typical of Philip Guston’s late style, emphasizing raw emotion and social commentary.
